Romantic Walks

Romance no Inverno, originally uploaded by Moema Quintas.

"The true charm of pedestrianism does not lie in the walking, or in the scenery, but in the talking. The walking is good to time the movement of the tongue by, and to keep the blood and the brain stirred up and active; the scenery and the woodsy smells are good to bear in upon a man an unconscious and unobtrusive charm and solace to eye and soul and sense; but the supreme pleasure comes from the talk."

-Mark Twain

Many great and influential figures in history espoused in length on the benefits of walking. It's exercise for your soul. And what's good for the soul is good for the love life.

Try a romantic stroll through a downtown city street while eating ice cream cones and window shopping. There's always a lot to see and talk about in a city, from the flowers in window boxes to the colorful everyday people wandering around. If you have a dog, take it with you. Dogs love a good walk and they make people happy. You're very likely to make lots of new friends if you have a dog. Which may or may not be a goal to have during a romantic stroll. :)

If the city isn't your thing, try a nice walk next to a body of water. Water is very soothing. And a great benefit is that if it's warm enough and secluded enough you could suggest an impromptu skinny dip. She may just laugh at you, but you could still suggest it.

Or you could try a hike up a mountain to get some nice photography and killer views. Take a picnic with you to really enjoy the day.

No matter where you end up going, a walk, whether it be a quick jaunt around the block or a longer, all day hike, is a nice way to spend some time with your sweetheart. It gets your blood moving and makes you see the world through much more zen eyes. So get out there and get moving and let the conversation flow. And remember, hand holding is a really nice touch.